AUTOLIFT I-Swim2 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SWIMMING POOL LIFT
TO TRANSFER DISABLED PERSONS
DEVICE
I-Swim2
MODEL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
02
REVISION
05 / 2020
YEAR

INDEX
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1. GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................3
1.2 MARKING............................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................... 4
1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.......................................................................... 5
1.5 STRUCUTURE AND USE OF THE MANUAL ....................................................................................5
1.6 LIST OF ENCLOSURES..................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 SAFETY –GENERAL RULES............................................................................................................7
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................................8
2.2 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................................10
2.3 TECHNICAL DATA ...........................................................................................................................13
3. FIELD OF USE.................................................................................................................................14
3.1 PROVIDED USE ...............................................................................................................................14
3.2 NOT PROVIDED USE.......................................................................................................................14
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS....................................................................................................14
4. SAFETY DEVICES...........................................................................................................................15
5. WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................... 16
6. PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICES..................................................................................................... 17
7. RESIDUAL RISKS ........................................................................................................................... 18
8. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 19
8.1 RECEIPT AND INSPECTION...........................................................................................................19
8.2 STORAGE AND STOP OF THE LIFT...............................................................................................19
8.3 TRANSPORT ....................................................................................................................................19
8.4 HANDLING........................................................................................................................................20
8.5 POSITIONING...................................................................................................................................21
9. USE................................................................................................................................................... 23
9.1 CONTROL PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................ 23
9.2 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS BEFORE USE.................................................................................25
9.3 USE DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................26
10. CLEANING...................................................................................................................................... 29
11. MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................30
11.1 BATTERY CHARGE .........................................................................................................................31
11.2 PERIODICAL INSPECTION..............................................................................................................34
12. DEMOLITION AND WASTE DISPOSAL ......................................................................................... 35
13. SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................................36
14. ATTACHED FORMS........................................................................................................................ 38

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1.1 MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
AUTOLIFT SRL
Via Trentin 8 –46020 Pegognaga (MN) - Italy
Tel. [phone]–[e-mail]
1.2 MARKING
The lifting device is manufactured in accordance with the relevant Community Directives and applied at the time
of placing on the market the same.
Being covered by the definition of "medical device" as Article 2, paragraph 1), letter a), first subparagraph of
Directive 2007/47/EC, it is affixed the relevant identification plate which, in addition to the specific technical data,
includes the CE marking, warranty of the correspondence of the item with the directives / standards mentioned in
the attached Declaration of Conformity.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE OR CHANGE
THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE.

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1.3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
A copy of this Declaration of Conformity is attached to the lift, signed and filled with the specific data.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (FACSIMILE)
Original according to Directive 2007/47/CE –Annex VII
The undersigned Manufacturer:
AUTOLIFT SRL
Via Trentin 8 –46020 Pegognaga (MN) - Italy
Tel. [phone] –inf[email protected]
Declares under its own responsibility that the medical device:
NAME............................................................ SWIMMING POOL LIFT TO TRANSFER DISABLED PERSONS
MODEL.......................................................... i-swim2
SERIES .........................................................
CLASSIFICATION …...………………...Class 1
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION……………...
It complies with the provisions of the following Community Regulations:
2007 / 47 / CE
Directive concerning medical devices
2004 / 108 / CE
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
The following harmonized standards have been applied:
UNI EN ISO 10535:2007
Swimming pool lift to transfer disabled persons - Requirements and test
methods
UNI CEI EN ISO 14971:2012
Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
Pegognaga, (date)____________
Legal Representative
_________________________________
(Gabriele Ovi)

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1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
The user of the lift is the disabled person that is authorized to use the lift and is in possession of suitable physical
and mental requirements to operate the lift safely.
The operator authorized to position the lift can have different tasks:
-Prepare and place the lift for use
-Assist in positioning the person to be lifted (in case of necessity)
-Start and control the the proper functioning of the lift
-Carry out simple adjustment operations
-Charge the batteries
-Clean the machine
-Intervene in case of emergency
The operator for the maintenance of the lift is a qualified technician, able to operate on the lift in conditions of
open protections and able to operate on mechanical and electrical parts in order to carry out adjustments,
maintenance and repairs.
The natural or legal persons who purchase the lift is responsible for the disclosure of this
document to all staff that will interact with the lift.
In addition to the duty to follow the instructions given in this manual, the operators have the
obligation not to use the lift and report to their managers in charge or, in the absence of these,
directly to the manufacturer AUTOLIFT srl, any deficiency or potentially hazardous situation
which should occur.
1.5 STRUCUTURE AND USE OF THE MANUAL
USERS AND OPERATOR SHOULD HAVE READ IN
ADVANCE THIS MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH
STARTING THE LIFT.
This manual is intended to provide the user, and then the operators, all the information necessary to ensure that,
in addition to an adequate use of the lift, are able to operate the same as autonomously and safely as possible.
Before carrying out any operation on the lift, users and operators should carefully read the instructions contained
in this publication.
In case of doubts about the correct interpretation of the instructions, contact directly the Technical Department of
AUTOLIFT srl to get the necessary clarifications.
This manual is an integral part of the lift and it must be kept with the utmost care by the purchaser which must
always make it easily usable by operators.
The content of this manual is in compliance with Directive 2007/47/EC and has been edited in accordance with
the guidelines of the UNI 10893:2000 regulations. There are also the requirements of UNI EN ISO 10535:2007
regulations.

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This manual consists of 38 pages, including the cover, and equipped with attachments (see par.1.6).
Data and drawings are provided as example, the manufacturer, to pursue a policy of constant development and
updating of the product, can make changes without prior notice.
It is forbidden for anyone to disclose, modify or use for their own purposes this manual.
In the preparation of this manual it has been decided to use few attention pictograms / signs in order to make it
easier and immediate the consultation.
THE INDICATIONS MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL
REPRESENT A SITUATION OF POTENTIAL DANGER
WITH POSSIBILITY OF PHISICAL INJURY FOR THE
USERS.
THE INDICATIONS MARKED BY THIS SYMBOL HAVE TO
BE CONSIDERED PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE LIFT .
THE INDICATIONS MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL ARE
RELEVANT TO THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE
MANUFACTURER AND THE USER.
Some indications of particular importance, in addition to the symbol, are highlighted with a black background.
1.6 LIST OF ENCLOSURES
- Application Form for spare parts
- Register of periodical inspections
- Declaration of conformity of the components
- Operation and maintenance manual of the battery charger
- Electric and wiring drawings

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1.7 SAFETY –GENERAL RULES
OPERATORS SHOULD READ THIS INSTRUCTION
BEFORE USING THE LIFT .
The staff involved in the operation must be in perfect physical and psychological conditions.
Do not approach and do not put hands near moving parts.
Pay attention to the signs affixed on the lift.
Do not delete, remove, or modify the existing security systems.
Before carrying out any intervention, always disconnect the power supply by means of the
appropriate battery switch and press the emergency stop button. It will be then necessary to
display a sign indicating that the lift is in maintenance mode.
All standard and special maintenance interventions must be carried out by qualified and skilled
technical personnel (see chap. 1.4).

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2.1 COMPONENTS
1. Seat
2. Armrest
3. Safety belt
4. Footrest
5. Lower Carter
6. Upper Carter
7. Arm lateral stabilizer
8. Remote control
9. Column
10. Arm
11. Lifting actuator
12. Seat support
13. Control unit
14. Battery
1
2
3
6
5
7
4
8
9
10
12
11
13
14

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15. Rotation motor
16. Rotation hub
17. Front wheel
18. Orientable rear wheel
19. Fixed ballast
20. Rotating ballast
17
15
16
20
18
19

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2.2 DIMENSIONS

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2.3 TECHNICAL DATA
* The life of the product DOES NOT CORRESPOND to the product warranty.
Life of the product is intended as the average life of the lift used according to the manufacturer's specifications;
product warranty is intended as protection of the customer in the event of defective product, bad functioning or if
it does not meet the declared use within the period of time defined by law.
Structure Material
Aluminium / stainless steel
Shell material
ABS
Ballast material
Steel S235jr
Ballast mass
227,5 kg
Power supply
24 V d.c.
Battery capacity
2,9 Ah (optional 3,3 Ah –6,6 Ah)
Autonomy of the battery
~30 lifting cycles (55 –140)
Protection degree
IP44
Room temperature
+5°C ÷ +40°C
Total weight of the lift without load
360 kg
Maximum load
136 kg
Noise
Continuous sound pressure level equivalent to
<70Db (A)
Strength required to operate the controls by fingers
< 5 N
Strength required to operate the controls by feet
(wheel brake)
< 300 N
Life of the product*
15.000 lifting cycles
Dimensions and lifting range
See chapter 2.1

FIELD OF USE
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3.1 PROVIDED USE
The lift, placed at poolside, must be used only for the transfer of disabled persons inside the pool and for their
exit.
The positioning of the machine at the poolside should be without person on board, by an authorized operator.
The lift can be operated independently by the disabled person or an assistant using the relevant remote control.
In both cases, the user is an authorized person, trained and in possession of knowledge, physical and mental
requirements needed to carry out the operations of lowering and lifting.
3.2 NOT PROVIDED USE
Anything not specifically mentioned in chapter 3.1 is considered IMPROPER USE.
IT IS FORBIDDEN to stand on the lift or its parts to change level.
IT IS FORBIDDEN to use the lift to transport persons, animals or things.
IT IS FORBIDDEN to use the lift in the presence of stairs, steps, brittle or inclined surfaces.
IT IS FORBIDDEN to dip the lift into the water except for the seat and the footrest.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO LOWER THE
SEAT INSIDE THE POOL WITH THE
LIFT ROTATED
THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY
FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR THINGS OR TO THE
SAME LIFT CAUSED BY A USE NOT PROVIDED IN THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Temperature ________________________ + 5°C / +40°C
Humidity ___________________________ 80% max

SAFETY DEVICES
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On the lift there are the following safety devices:
1
Emergency stop
2
Safety belt
3
Brake for orientable wheels
4
Lower Carter
5
Upper Carter
6
Arm lateral stabilizer
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO TAKE OFF, REMOVE OR MODIFY THE EXISTING
SECURITY DEVICES.
1
2
3
4
5
6

WARNINGS
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ON THE LIFT THERE ARE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
IT IS FORBIDDEN
THE USE OF THE LIFT TO PERSONS NOT TRAINED AND NOT AUTHORIZED
TO LEAVE THE LIFT WITH PERSON ON BOARD
TO CARRY AND / OR LIFT THINGS OR ANIMALS
TO TRANSIT AND USE THE LIFT IN THE PRESENCE OF STEPS, ROUGHNESS,
BRITTLE AND INCLINED FLOORS.
TO DIP THE LIFT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SEAT
TO WASH THE LIFT WITH WATER JETS
MODIFY AND/OR REMOVE THE PROVIDED PROTECTIONS
IT IS COMPULSORY
TO CHECK THE CORRECT POSITION OF THE PERSON TO BE LIFTED:
- HELD WITH BELT
- ARMS RESTING ON THE ARMRESTS
- FEET RESTING ON THE FOOTREST
LOCK THE TWO REAR WHEELS WITH THE BRAKE BEFORE LOWERING OR
RAISING A PERSON
PUT IN SAFE MANNER THE LIFT WHEN IT IS NOT USED:
- MOVE IT AWAY FROM THE POOL AND / OR TRANSIT AREAS
- PRESS THE EMERGENCY PUSH-BUTTON AND REMOVE THE KEY
- LOCK BOTH REAR WHEELS WITH BRAKE
USE ANTI-SLIP SHOES FOR THE ASSISTANT
DANGER
IN THE EVENT OF BRITTLE FLOOR PARTS (GRIDS) PLACE THE SUITABLE
PLATFORM TO THE GROUND IN ORDER TO SUPPORT ALL THE SUPPORTING
POINTS OF THE LIFT.
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PERSON OR THING THAT CAN BE BUMPED
DURING THE USE
PUT IN CHARGE THE BATTERIES ONLY IN A PROPER SPACE EQUIPPED
WITH EFFECTIVE VENTILATION.
DO NOT APPROACH TO MOVING PARTS.
DO NOT PLACE THE FEET UNDER THE FOOTREST OF THE LIFT.

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IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MODIFY / REMOVE THE SIGNALS AFFIXED.
As necessary or required by the relevant legislation in force, use custom security equipment.
The personal safety devices are equipment designed to be worn by the worker to protect him against specific
risks than can arise due to the type of working effected.
The personal safety devices must be:
- Strictly individual.
- worn without exceptions.
- selected taking care that they are appropriate to prevent the specific risks for the work the operator wearing
them will effect.
- comfortable and safe.
- kept in in good working conditions and must be replaced when they are worn or damaged.
The following personal safety devices are foreseen for the assistant during the use:
Footwear with anti-slip soles.
ONLY USE PERSONAL SAFETY DEVICES WITH THE
FORESEEN CE MARKING.

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In spite of all the protection devices have been taken in the design of the lift, including complementary protection
devices, there are still residual risks that are described below.
RISK OF OVERTURNING OF THE LIFT.
Pull out the two lateral stabilizers when the lift will be positioned at the poolside
ALL THE FUNCTIONS
DON’T WORK IF THE
STABILIZERS ARE NOT
POSITIONATED
If the floor on which the lift is moved / positioned
presents brittle parts, there is the possibility of a
overturning risk.
This risk is considered as residual risk and is indicated
in the sign placed on the lift.
This risk must be eliminated by the user. The
company AUTOLIFT Srl is able to offer and produce
any support plan as per Customer’s need if required
by the user.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO LOWER THE
SEAT INSIDE THE POOL WHEN THE
LIFT IS ROTATED.
Risk of falling for the user: during the positioning phase in the water and the lifting one, the user
must be seated with the safety belt on.
It is forbidden to third persons to approach the machine during the rotation, dipping and lifting
phases. There is the risk of collision and crushing.

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8.1 RECEIPT AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the lift carry out the following checks:
- Check whether the delivery agrees with the order specifications and to the transport document.
- Make sure the packaging is undamaged and that no parts are damaged or broken during transport.
- Carefully inspect that the machines have not been damaged during transport or that some parts have
not been removed or tampered with.
- Check the presence of the enclosed documentation required for the installation phase.
IN THE EVENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE
SPECIFICATIONS, IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE
MANUFACTURER.
8.2 STORAGE AND STOP OF THE LIFT
In case the lift is not used, it will be necessary to proceed as follows:
- Store indoors in a place sheltered by weather conditions.
- All electrical / electronic equipment must remain packed in order to be protected against moisture.
- The temperature of the place of storage must be between +5 ° C and +50 ° C.
- All parts with sliding (guides, cylinders ...) must be protected against dust and oxidation.
- The storage time is good does not exceed 6 months. In case of storage for longer periods, it is recommended
before proceeding with operating the machine, to contact the manufacturer for inspection of the conditions of the
lift.
THE STORAGE OF THE LIFT IN AREAS THAT
DO NOT CORRESPOND TO WHAT SPECIFIED,
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY FOR PARTS TO
BE REPLACED.
8.3 TRANSPORT
The transport of the lift must be effected through a vehicle (van, truck, etc..) with suitable size and capacity.
The lift is dispatched by the manufacturer packed in
carton box or wooden case fixed to a wooden or plastic
pallet.
The size of the package does not exceed 1635 x 875
x 1820 mm and the total weight of the package with
the lift does not exceed 400 kg.

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8.4 HANDLING
Handling of the packed lift must be effected through
manual forklift, forklift, etc.
The vehicles used for safe handling procedures must
have a capacity not less than 400 kg.
PERSONNEL EMPLOYED FOR HANDLING MUST WEAR: SAFETY
SHOES WITH IRON TOE AND ANTI-SLIP SOLE.
MAKE SURE THAT NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS LOCATED IN
THE SPACE OF ACTION OF THE LIFTING / HANDLING VEHICLE
(TROLLEY, MANUAL FORKLIFT, ETC.) DURING LIFTING, HANDLING
AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS.
To unpack the lift it is necessary, in case of carton package, to engrave with a sharp knife/cutter (blade length
max 1 cm) the 4 sides at the base of the package, which should be lifted and removed.
In the case of packing with wooden case, it is necessary to unrivet the wooden board starting from the top and
then removing the side walls.
PERSONNEL EMPLOYED FOR OPENING THE PACKAGE MUST
WEAR: SAFETY SHOES WITH IRON TOE AND ANTI-SLIP SOLE
AND SUITABLE GLOVES.
The handling of the lift once unpacked must be done by pushing it manually on the foreseen 4 wheels, on flat
floor, leveled and free of roughness and steps.